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Mayor Belmonte to continue with clearing operations even after the 60-day period prescribed by DILG
Mayor Belmonte to continue with clearing operations even after the 60-day period prescribed by DILG
Mayor Belmonte to continue with clearing operations even after the 60-day period prescribed by DILG
By CJ Juntereal
Published Aug 17, 2019 03:32 pm
By Chito Chavez
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed the city government will continue to enforce the clearing of obstructions on public properties even after the 60-day deadline imposed by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte
(MAYOR JOY BELMONTE FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) The DILG earlier ordered all the local government units (LGU) to clear public lots from all forms of hindrances especially those utilized for private purposes within the said period. Belmonte said that the city is deputizing the barangays to ensure that the city’s streets are free of any obstructions. Barangay officials have been required to report their accomplishments to Belmonte every week. Based on past experiences, Belmonte said illegal structures have returned after authorities have dismantled them. In dealing with stubborn groups, Belmonte assured that sustained dismantling efforts will remain in accordance with the order of President Duterte. The Quezon City government has also deputized barangay public safety officers to issue citation tickets to violators. Belmonte noted the city also got the services of towing companies and has purchased wheel clamps which will be used in anti-illegal parking operations. On dealing with illegal vendors, Belmonte said that they will relocate hawkers to public markets. The city will also develop vending sites for vendors affected by the clearing operations. “In terms of the vendors, one of my philosophies is no one should lose their livelihood. Losing their livelihood is not an option for me,” Belmonte said. Further, the barangay halls encroaching the sidewalks, according to Belmonte will be relocated as soon as possible. Belmonte has been going around the city to inspect day-care centers, barangay halls, and markets that are obstructing and/or encroaching public roads and sidewalks. She also regularly engaged the vendors and barangay officials to resolve issues. Belmonte added that she is not the type of mayor who wants her works publicized preferring to do her task silently but efficiently.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte(MAYOR JOY BELMONTE FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) The DILG earlier ordered all the local government units (LGU) to clear public lots from all forms of hindrances especially those utilized for private purposes within the said period. Belmonte said that the city is deputizing the barangays to ensure that the city’s streets are free of any obstructions. Barangay officials have been required to report their accomplishments to Belmonte every week. Based on past experiences, Belmonte said illegal structures have returned after authorities have dismantled them. In dealing with stubborn groups, Belmonte assured that sustained dismantling efforts will remain in accordance with the order of President Duterte. The Quezon City government has also deputized barangay public safety officers to issue citation tickets to violators. Belmonte noted the city also got the services of towing companies and has purchased wheel clamps which will be used in anti-illegal parking operations. On dealing with illegal vendors, Belmonte said that they will relocate hawkers to public markets. The city will also develop vending sites for vendors affected by the clearing operations. “In terms of the vendors, one of my philosophies is no one should lose their livelihood. Losing their livelihood is not an option for me,” Belmonte said. Further, the barangay halls encroaching the sidewalks, according to Belmonte will be relocated as soon as possible. Belmonte has been going around the city to inspect day-care centers, barangay halls, and markets that are obstructing and/or encroaching public roads and sidewalks. She also regularly engaged the vendors and barangay officials to resolve issues. Belmonte added that she is not the type of mayor who wants her works publicized preferring to do her task silently but efficiently.